Gavin Winbanks - Podcast Details

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Planning After Dark Talking Isn’t Delivering: Planning, Power and the Problem with PerfectionIn this episode of Planning After Dark, Alex and Catriona are joined by Gavin Winbanks, founder of Whitehawk Green (stepping in for Jackie) for a wide-ranging conversation on planning reform, inward investment and why the UK so often struggles to move from strategy to delivery.Recorded amid political and geopolitical noise, the discussion opens by asking whether the biggest changes to planning, local government and devolution in a generation are being drowned out - and whether the system can stay the course long enough to make them work. Catriona reflects on local government reorganisation (LGR...

2026-02-0942 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Pete GladwellThis week Gavin Winbanks sits down with Pete Gladwell Group Managing Director at Legal &General, where he leads Legal & General’s investments in Productive Finance (which now total over £16bn) using L&G’s internal and external capital pools across lending and equity, including partnerships with other pension schemes and mastertrusts, to drive economic growth and positive social and environmental impact. His team is particularly focussed on investment with the public sector to deliver these outcomes, working closely with central government departments, local and combined authorities, Universities, and Housing Associations.A former youth worker, Pete is heavily invol...

2025-11-0635 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Kevin McGurgan OBEKevin McGurgan sits down with Gavin Winbanks and shares insightful conversation on navigating geopolitics, diplomacy, and investment strategy at the intersection of public and private leadership.Kevin McGurgan brings decades of experience spanning diplomacy, foreign policy, international trade, government relations, crisis management, and institutional investment strategy. He currently serves as Managing Director at OTPP, where he leads efforts in managing geopolitical risk, foreign stakeholder engagement, and strategic investment planning within one of the world’s largest pension funds. Prior to OTPP, Kevin served as Consul General in Toronto and Deputy Trade Commissioner for North America (2014–2020), where he adva...

2025-10-3032 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Moriah WilliamsIn this episode, Gavin Winbanks and Moriah Willians discuss the vital role of the Wichita Falls Chamber in driving economic development.Moriah Williams leads strategic initiatives to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and cultivate strong community partnerships, with a passion for sustainable development and economic opportunity, she plays a pivotal role in shaping Forward Wichita Fall’s mission to position Wichita Falls for long-term success.Moriah has worked across both public and private sectors, facilitating major business investments, workforce development programs, and infrastructure projects. Her collaborative leadership style and data-informed approach have helped attract new industries, support lo...

2025-10-2330 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Julia Prescot CBENext on Something Worthy Season 2, Gavin Winbanks sits down with Julia Prescot CBE, one of the leading voices in global infrastructure investment. Julia Prescot co-founded Meridiam, in 2005, and was former Chief Strategy Officer of Meridiam, the global long term infrastructure fund. She serves as Deputy Chair of the UK’s National Infrastructure Commission, where she also serves as lead Commissioner for Diversity and Inclusion. She is a Director of the Fulcrum Infrastructure Group, Chair of Neuconnect Limited, and Deputy Chair of the Port of Tyne, as well as a Director of the FCDO’s WIlton Park. She sits...

2025-10-1630 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Vanesssa HaleIn this episode, Gavin Winbankas sits down with Vanessa Hale,a recognised leader in global real estate with over 25 years of experience across corporate strategy, research, innovation, and data analytics.Recently appointed to the UK Executive Committee at BNP Paribas Real Estate, Vanessa now drives the firm’s strategic and research agenda with a forward-looking, tech-savvy approach. Her career highlights include leading roles as Head of Research and Insights (UK) and Head of Insights & Residential Research at BNP Paribas, alongside senior positions at Strutt & Parker and Drum London. In addition, Vanessa is the youngest Chair of the Ur...

2025-10-0932 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with John Walker AM Our first episode is here:Gavin Winbanks kicks off the season with John Walker AM, a distinguished leader in infrastructure, finance, and public policy across the Asia-Pacific. With a career spanning senior roles at Macquarie Group, government advisory, and now leads strategic advisory efforts as Executive Chairman at Eastpoint Partners, John shares valuable insights into cross-border investment, public-private partnerships, and the critical role of risk management in large-scale projects.This episode dives into how governments and private investors can collaborate to deliver sustainable, long-term growth while also shedding light on the power of strategic advisory...

2025-10-0238 min

Something Worthy Understanding Something Worthy: based on conversations with Stephen Welton and Priya GuhaIn this episode, Gavin explores the evolving landscape of UK investment and innovation with insights from Priya Guha and Stephen Welton conversations. Gavin explains the differences between debt and equity financing, the role of regional and global investment funds, and the “valley of death” in the innovation lifecycle—where groundbreaking ideas risk failure before market adoption. The episode also examines industrial strategy and its role in defining the UK’s global strengths, the impact of cross-border collaborations like the India-UK tech corridor, and the importance of blending public and private investments to foster cutting-edge research and innovation. Wh...

2024-12-1317 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Priya GuhaThis episode is devoted to the investment into the most cutting areas of research and innovation development. Our guest today is Priya Guha - a member of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board and a Venture Partner at Merian Ventures, where she invests in women-led innovation. She holds various prominent roles, including Chair of BIC, advisor to Kheiron Medical Technologies (a UK startup using deep learning to transform cancer diagnostics), and Non-Executive Director at UKRI, Digital Catapult, and GB Badminton. Priya is also a member of the Innovate UK Council and the Adjunct Faculty at Ashridge Hult Business S...

2024-12-0620 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Stephen WeltonIn this episode of Something Worthy Gavin Winbanks is hosting Stephen Welton, a trailblazer in the world of private capital and business growth. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Stephen has been at the forefront of fostering economic progress, championing small businesses, and shaping the UK’s financial ecosystem. Stephen is the Non-executive Chair of the British Business Bank. His vision has left a profound impact on domestic and international private equity markets, and his advisory roles with the UK Government have influenced pivotal initiatives, including the creation of the British Business Bank. During the conve...

2024-11-2940 min

Something Worthy Understanding Something Worthy: based on conversations with Rob Heasman and Ted FrithIn this solo episode of Something Worthy, Gavin takes a deep dive into some of the most compelling themes in infrastructure and real estate investment, building on recent conversations with Rob Heisman, CEO of Earl’s Court Development Company, and Ted Frith, Managing Director of GLIL, the Local Pensions Infrastructure Fund. With a focus on large-scale development, Gavin explores the theoretical underpinnings of investment strategies and addresses critical questions about the role of local communities and savers in shaping infrastructure investment. Gavin delves into how long-term investments by pension funds—like those seen in Canada and Australia—can ge...

2024-11-2217 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Ted FrithIn this episode of Something Worthy, we sit down with Ted Frith, Managing Director at GLIL Infrastructure, to explore the world of infrastructure investment and the unique collaborative model that GLIL employs. Ted provides an in-depth look at how GLIL, an in-house direct investor, brings together UK pension funds to pool resources and expertise, making large-scale infrastructure investments both feasible and effective. Ted explains why infrastructure investment is a vital asset class for pension funds and how GLIL's alignment with like-minded investors has shaped its long-term strategy and investment culture. He discusses the benefits of core UK...

2024-11-1533 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Rob HeasmanIn this episode, we welcome Rob Heasman, the CEO of The Earls Court Development Company, who brings years of experience in large-scale urban regeneration projects. Rob, appointed as CEO in November 2020, previously worked at Lendlease, where he led the ambitious Euston Over Station Development as Managing Director, collaborating with the Department for Transport and Network Rail to shape one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. We dive into the world of real estate investment and the transformative potential of projects like the Earls Court Development. Rob shares his insights on creating a compelling value proposition fo...

2024-11-0832 min

Something Worthy Understanding Something Worthy: based on conversations with Kerry Baldwin and Tej PanesarWelcome to Something Worthy, hosted by Gavin Winbanks. In our previous episodes, we sat down with Kerry Baldwin from IQ Capital and Tej Panesar to explore how venture capital fuels innovation in fintech and life sciences, two sectors shaping the UK economy. Today’s episode is designed to help listeners understand Something Worthy in the given terminology and theory from the latest discussions. If you missed our conversations with Kerry and Tej, it is highly recommended starting there—but feel free to dive into today’s episode as well, where we’ll be illuminating the complex yet fascinat...

2024-11-0117 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Tej PanesarIn this episode, we are joined by Tej Panesar, an investment leader with over twenty years of experience across private markets, spanning venture capital (life sciences and technology), private equity, and real estate. Tej has held prominent roles, including Partner at Prism Ventures, Investment Director (Life Sciences) at British Patient Capital, Head of Credit and Equity Risk at UK fintech Crowdcube, and CEO of a real estate fund focused on Eastern Europe. He began his career at Citigroup and holds degrees from the London School of Economics, UCL, and Birkbeck. Tej shares his in-depth insights into the...

2024-10-2538 min

Something Worthy Something Worthy with Kerry BaldwinIn the first episode of Something Worthy, host Gavin Winbanks is joined by Kerry Baldwin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of IQ Capital, a venture capital firm at the forefront of early-stage deep tech investing. Kerry brings over 25 years of experience in venture capital. During the episode, Kerry dives into IQ Capital's journey, from early efforts raising their first fund to its current role in backing innovative companies with defensible IP and global ambitions. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how IQ Capital identifies promising technologies and works with visionary founders to build transformative companies that tackle some...

2024-10-1834 min

Mobile UK: Live Better Connected Live Better Connected Podcast - Episode 13: Gavin Winbanks (White Hawk Green) A positive investment environment is vital to ensure the UK is in the strongest position to spur investment in critical national infrastructures to provide the connectivity the UK requires, according to Gavin Winbanks of White Hawk Green, our latest guest on the Live Better Connected podcast, Our Director of Policy and Communications Gareth Elliott is joined by Gavin, the founder of Strategic Investment firm White Hawk Green and author of the latest industry report ‘Rebalancing Act: Unlocking the Potential of the UK’s Mobile Industry’ (commissioned by Mobile UK).

2024-04-1721 min